Olivia Colman

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Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman, known professionally as Sarah Caroline Sinclair, CBE (born 30 January 1974), is a renowned English actress with an illustrious career spanning over two decades and extensive contributions to film, television, and theater. She has won several prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards. Her breakthrough came in 2003 with the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, following which she's had significant roles in various television shows and movies, notably as Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series The Crown and as Anne, Queen of Great Britain in the period black-comedy film The Favourite, earning her significant acclaim and awards. Olivia Colman's diverse roles range from comedy television series such as Green Wing and That Mitchell and Webb Look to critically acclaimed dramas like Broadchurch and The Night Manager. Born on 30 January 1974 in Norwich, Olivia Colman studied at Homerton College, Cambridge, and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, starting her professional acting career in 2000. Passionate about her craft, she adopted a stage name as there was already an actress named Sarah Colman. Colman, throughout her career, has worked with several high-profile actors and has been praised for her versatility and talent.

20 movies
11 nominations

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Learn more about Olivia Colman, including their biography, filmography, and personal life. Find out about their early career, major achievements, and the impact they've had on the film industry.


Given Name: Sarah Caroline Sinclair

Born: Norwich, Norfolk, England

Citizenship: British

Birthday: January 30, 1974

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 2000-present

Children: 3

Spouses: Ed Sinclair

Explore the awards and nominations Olivia Colman has received throughout their career.


94th Academy Awards 2022

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

The Lost Daughter

27th Critics' Choice Awards 2022

Nomination

Best Actress

The Lost Daughter

28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

The Lost Daughter

93rd Academy Awards 2021

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

The Father

26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021

Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

About My Father

27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2021

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

About My Father

91st Academy Awards 2019

Win

Actress in a Leading Role

The Favourite

72nd British Academy Film Awards 2019

Win

Best Actress in a Leading Role

The Favourite

24th Critics' Choice Awards 2019

Nomination

Best Actress

The Favourite
Win

Best Actress in a Comedy

The Favourite

25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2019

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

The Favourite

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